Weak Forms Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 20: Weak forms · Set 35 · 40 questions

How to say it (Small words shrink in the middle): In the middle of a sentence: weak — to (tuh), for (fuh), and (n), can (kun), of (uv). At the end of a sentence or a short answer: strong — Where are you FROM? Yes, I CAN. Never stress a weak form unless you want to make a point.

1. 1.In “Yes, he was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
2. 2.In “I am from Punjab.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
3. 3.In “Look at the clock.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
4. 4.In “I am from Delhi.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
5. 5.Listen: in “Can I have a glass of milk?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
6. 6.In “Who is this book for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
7. 7.Listen: in “It was cold yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
8. 8.In “Who is this cake for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
9. 9.In “We had idli and sambar for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
10. 10.In “Where is this tea from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
11. 11.In “This gift is for my mother.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
12. 12.In “Who is this gift for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
13. 13.In “I can cook very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
14. 14.In “What are you staring at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
15. 15.In “Yes, she was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
16. 16.In “I am from Assam.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
17. 17.In “We had fish and rice for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
18. 18.Listen: in “Can I have a cup of tea?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
19. 19.In “It was cold yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
20. 20.Listen: in “I can dance very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
21. 21.In “We went to the station.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
22. 22.Listen: in “What are you laughing at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
23. 23.Listen: in “I want to draw now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
24. 24.Listen: in “Can I have a glass of lassi?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
25. 25.Listen: in “We had fish and rice for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
26. 26.In “We went to the zoo.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
27. 27.In “I want to cook now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
28. 28.In “Can I have a cup of soup?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
29. 29.Listen: in “Who is this book for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
30. 30.In “I am from Pune.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
31. 31.In “I am from Kerala.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
32. 32.In “I want to sleep now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
33. 33.Listen: in “Where is this photo from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
34. 34.In “What are you laughing at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
35. 35.In “Can I have a glass of lassi?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
36. 36.In “We went to the temple.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
37. 37.In “Look at the map.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
38. 38.Listen: in “Who is this cake for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
39. 39.Listen: in “I want to sing now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
40. 40.In “Yes, I was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)

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